oh yes, you are right - we do live in the meantime! when i finally came to accept this fact i was able to abandon some of the anxiety i always seemed to carry in my desire to push past the moment. it became clear that pushing mattered not. life really does go on despite those efforts and the necessary waiting, so all the struggling i might do changes nothing except, of course, my energy level and health! ;)

You've got a very smart friend. In fact, one teacher says that if we are in the moment, we never have to wait again.Of course what they don't say is that it takes a lifetime to learn how to do that.A beautiful haiku, as delicate as what it describes.

Good for you for finding some balance in the present. I guess you have to swing back and forth sometimes - you can't help but feel anxious waiting, but being able to find some peace in the moment will get you through it. You'll find yourself settled on the other side and looking back and really appreciate it!